Cisne, Illinois facts for kids
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Cisne
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Location of Cisne in Wayne County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 456 ft (139 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 634 |
| • Density | 1,006.35/sq mi (388.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62823
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17–14455 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397626 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Cisne, Illinois |
Cisne is a small village located in Wayne County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet community with a friendly feel. In 2020, about 634 people lived here.
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History of Cisne
Cisne got its name in 1870. It was named after Levi Cisne. Charles A. Beecher suggested the name. He helped build the railroad and the train station. The village grew up around this station.
Geography of Cisne
Cisne is a small place. It covers about 0.63 square miles (1.63 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the village.
People of Cisne
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cisne has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 185 | — | |
| 1900 | 400 | — | |
| 1910 | 373 | −6.7% | |
| 1920 | 526 | 41.0% | |
| 1930 | 467 | −11.2% | |
| 1940 | 628 | 34.5% | |
| 1950 | 628 | 0.0% | |
| 1960 | 615 | −2.1% | |
| 1970 | 615 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 705 | 14.6% | |
| 1990 | 645 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 673 | 4.3% | |
| 2010 | 672 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 634 | −5.7% | |
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Who Lives in Cisne?
In 2000, there were 673 people living in Cisne. These people lived in 291 different homes. About 185 of these were families.
Most people in the village were White (98.81%). A small number were African American (0.30%) or Asian (0.30%). Some people were from two or more races (0.59%). A small group (0.59%) identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, about 26.5% had kids under 18 living there. More than half (51.5%) were married couples. About 9.3% of homes had a single mom. Many homes (34.0%) had just one person living there. About 22.7% of homes had someone 65 or older living alone.
On average, about 2.22 people lived in each home. For families, the average was 2.78 people.
Age Groups in Cisne
The people in Cisne are of different ages:
- About 21.8% were under 18 years old.
- Around 9.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 22.6% were between 25 and 44.
- Around 18.3% were between 45 and 64.
- A larger group, 27.5%, were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 42 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 83.9 males.
Famous People from Cisne
Some notable people were born in Cisne:
- A. T. Hill: He was a car salesman in Nebraska. He also became an important archaeologist for the Nebraska State Historical Society.
- Bill Trotter: He was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for teams like the St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, and St. Louis Cardinals.
See also
In Spanish: Cisne (Illinois) para niños
